Sunday, February 4, 2018

Exciting Places To Visit On A Latin America Adventure Travel

By Christine Burns


Visiting South America is a dream come true for the average travel enthusiast. With a plethora of breathtaking sites, it is no secret why this is so. Here are a few places you might want to explore during your Latin America adventure travel.

Among the most visited countries in this beautiful continent are Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. The Inca trail located in Peru is the first site on the list. It lies atop the Andes Mountains. The trail is part of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu.

It is often adored for the awesome beauty it encompasses. It truly is a mysterious site, with its complex design only compounding the mystery. It is often a wonder why a site of grand proportions such as this would be built in such a remote location. The trail is quite challenging to navigate, a factor that always makes it attractive to adventurers.

The Amazon makes for a key attraction in South America too. There is hardly an accomplished adventurer who has not explored its course. It traverses a total distance of five and a half million square kilometers spread over 9 countries. 30 percent of the global plant and wildlife species are found within this ecosystem.

Its ecosystem comprises a rainforest and a large river. The Amazon River courses its way through the rainforest and via nine countries. It hosts many fish and snake species, making it the most diverse habitat worldwide. From the tall canopies dotting the jungle, you can see an unhindered view of the ecosystem below.

Away from the beauty of the Amazon, the border of Brazil and Argentina is home to the Iguazu Falls. The expansive rows of waterfalls make for a sight to behold. There is an adrenaline inducing effect that comes from hearing the thunderous roar of the falls. The cascades stretch for about three kilometers through the jungle. Thankfully, you can watch this wonder safely from a close up position thanks to the vast network of boardwalks set along the sides.

Like its neighboring countries, Bolivia is also home to some wonderful sites. One must see site is the Uyuni Salt Flats. The entire site was once a lake that covered a vast swathe of southwest Bolivia. When it rains, the expansive white plain gets transformed into a mega mirror. The resulting landscape looks out of this world.

Most adventurists also often tour the Galapagos Islands. A diverse range of birds and marine animals roam the islands. Travelers often love interacting with the playful sea lions and tortoises. The islands are surrounded by crystal clear waters that are great for snorkeling. The iguanas and penguins also make for an interesting site.

Finalize your visit at Rio de Janeiro. The Copacabana beach is a famous local attraction. It often gets visited by sunbathers from different parts of the globe. When in the city, you get the feeling of being divinely protected thanks to the Christ the Redeemer statue atop the Corcovado Mountain.




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